How many syllables in "kabab"?

"kabab" has 2 lettergrepen (ka - bab).

How to divide "kabab"?

"kabab" divides into 2 parts: ka · bab.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"kabab": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ka·bab

Hoofdklemtoon

ka-BAB(ka · bab)○ ●

Stress in "kabab" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈbɑːb⁄

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IPAkəˈbɑːb

Lettergrepenka·bab

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How many syllables in "kabab"?: "kabab" has 2 lettergrepen (ka - bab).
How to divide "kabab"?: "kabab" divides into 2 parts: ka · bab.
Where is the stress in "kabab"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "kabab"?: Say each syllable slowly (ka... bab) and listen on SayItVid.